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- High cholesterol is also referred to as hypercholesterolemia (hyper=high + cholesterol + emia = in the blood) or hyperlipidemia
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Trilipix Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Trilipix (fenofibric acid) is used to treat high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels. It is sometimes given together with other cholesterol-lowering medications. It is a lipid regulating agent. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include nausea and headache.
The dose of Trilipix ranges from 45 to 135 mg once daily, depending on the patient's condition. Dosage is individualized according to patient response. Trilipix may interact with cyclosporine, blood thinners, diuretics (water pills), birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy, or beta-blockers. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use. Trilipix is not recommended for use during pregnancy. It may harm a fetus. It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended.
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Trilipix Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Co-administration Therapy with Statins for the Treatment of Mixed Dyslipidemia
Trilipix is indicated as an adjunct to diet in combination with a statin to reduce TG and increase HDL-C in patients with mixed dyslipidemia and CHD or a CHD risk equivalent who are on optimal statin therapy to achieve their LDL-C goal.
CHD risk equivalents comprise:
- Other clinical forms of atherosclerotic disease (peripheral arterial disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and symptomatic carotid artery disease);
- Diabetes;
- Multiple risk factors that con...
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Trilipix Patient Information: Side Effects
In rare cases, fenofibric acid can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Stop taking fenofibric acid and call your doctor right away if you have muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, nausea or vomiting, and dark colored urine.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop taking fenofibric acid and call your doctor at once if you have any of these other serious...
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What is Consumer information?
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Trilipix Consumer Information: Uses
Fenofibric acid is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "fibrates". It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. In general, this drug is prescribed after non-drug treatments have not been fully successful at lowering cholesterol (such as diet change, increase in exercise, weight loss if overweight). Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol may help decrease the ris...
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